Apple’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ event held in September may not have materialized the AirPods Pro 3, but we did get the more affordable AirPods 4 family that offers the new H2 chip, with a version that ships with Active Noise Cancellation like the AirPods Pro 2. For those left disappointed that the company did not introduce a successor to its more premium wireless earbuds, you will not have to wait long because the AirPods Pro 3 will reportedly arrive in early 2025. Unfortunately, the only information we have at this time is that these will feature an updated design.
Early rumor claimed that the AirPods Pro 3 would feature better Active Noise Cancellation than the AirPods Pro 2
Thanks to Mark Gurman’s ‘Power On’ newsletter details that were spotted by French media outlet Consomac, the AirPods Pro 3 will launch in early 2025. Despite no exact timeline provided, the term ‘early’ suggests that the AirPods Pro 2 successor could be unveiled in the first quarter of next year. We expect that Apple will ship it in the same USB-C wireless charging case that now comes in the AirPods Pro 2 packaging, making it easier to charge as it negates the requirement of carrying around a Lightning cable.
The disappointing aspect of this report is that there is insufficient information surrounding the AirPods Pro 3. Apart from the wireless earbuds sporting an updated design, no other details were provided. Thankfully, we have reported that the new earbuds will deliver better Active Noise Cancellation than the AirPods Pro 2, but some readers might dismiss this claim as vague. Then again, keep in mind that Apple marketed the AirPods Pro 2 as having ‘up to as much’ Active Noise Cancellation as the original AirPods Pro, which was made possible thanks to the use of the custom H2 chip.
Based on the previous rumor, it is possible that the AirPods Pro 3 ships with the H3 silicon, but it is pointless to make speculations when a reliable source like Gurman has been unable to get a hold of the valuable details. We recommend readers exercise a little patience, and we will have more updates ready for you. In the meantime, you might want to check out the AirPods Pro 2 as a potential daily driver, thanks to their 24 percent discount on Amazon. At $189.99, these are a stellar option if you do not want a headphone purchase but still want to experience impeccable audio quality.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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